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Cities in ZIP code 40873

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Primary/preferred city:

Wallins Creek, KY

Unacceptable:

Wallins

Stats and Demographics for the 40873 ZIP Code

ZIP code 40873 is located in southeast Kentucky and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 40873 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large. There are also a slightly higher than average number of single parents and a slightly less than average number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 40873 ZIP code is slightly less than average compared to other areas of the country.

Population

2,390

Population Density

81

people per sq mi

Housing Units

1,129

Median Home Value

$58,600

Land Area

29.68

sq mi

Water Area

0.13

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

977

Median Household Income

$30,880

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

42

Male Median Age:

41

Female Median Age:

44

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

67

68

73

83

75

68

63

79

89

90

93

83

79

65

43

31

17

5

Female

74

76

57

76

72

57

71

74

76

106

112

86

85

63

51

35

19

29

Total

141

144

130

159

147

125

134

153

165

196

205

169

164

128

94

66

36

34

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

67

74

141

5-9

68

76

144

10-14

73

57

130

15-19

83

76

159

20-24

75

72

147

25-29

68

57

125

30-34

63

71

134

35-39

79

74

153

40-44

89

76

165

45-49

90

106

196

50-54

93

112

205

55-59

83

86

169

60-64

79

85

164

65-69

65

63

128

70-74

43

51

94

75-79

31

35

66

80-84

17

19

36

85 Plus

5

29

34

Gender

Male

1,171

49&percnt;

Female

1,219

51&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

2,352

98.4&percnt;

Black Or African American

0

0.0&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

4

0.2&percnt;

Asian

2

0.1&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

0

0.0&percnt;

Other Race

7

0.3&percnt;

Two Or More Races

25

1.0&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

22

49

126

158

179

131

70

27

Renter

16

50

48

47

23

16

11

4

Total

38

99

174

205

202

147

81

31

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

22

16

38

25-34

49

50

99

35-44

126

48

174

45-54

158

47

205

55-64

179

23

202

65-74

131

16

147

75-84

70

11

81

85 Plus

27

4

31

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

509

52&percnt;

Single Guardian

189

19&percnt;

Singles

250

26&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

29

3&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2

Households without Kids

666

68&percnt;

Households with Kids

311

32&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

11

13

14

13

17

12

12

14

13

14

10

18

11

20

24

15

12

14

18

20

Female

13

13

20

12

14

15

16

15

16

9

13

7

17

11

13

15

16

13

19

5

Total

24

26

34

25

31

27

28

29

29

23

23

25

28

31

37

30

28

27

37

25

Male

Female

Total

1

11

13

24

2

13

13

26

3

14

20

34

4

13

12

25

5

17

14

31

6

12

15

27

7

12

16

28

8

14

15

29

9

13

16

29

10

14

9

23

11

10

13

23

12

18

7

25

13

11

17

28

14

20

11

31

15

24

13

37

16

15

15

30

17

12

16

28

18

14

13

27

19

18

19

37

20

20

5

25

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 40873 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 40873 were primarily built in the 1970s or the 1990s. Looking at 40873 real estate data, the median home value of $58,600 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 40873 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 40873 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 40873 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

In Occupied Housing Units

2,390

100&percnt;

Correctional Facility For Adults

0

0&percnt;

Juvenile Facilities

0

0&percnt;

Nursing Facilities

0

0&percnt;

Other Institutional

0

0&percnt;

College Student Housing

0

0&percnt;

Military Quarters

0

0&percnt;

Other Noninstitutional

0

0&percnt;

Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

Owned Households With A Mortgage

298

26&percnt;

Owned Households Free & Clear

464

41&percnt;

Renter Occupied Households

215

19&percnt;

Households Vacant

152

13&percnt;

Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

For Rent

43

28&percnt;

Rented & Unoccupied

0

0&percnt;

For Sale Only

5

3&percnt;

Sold & Unoccupied

7

5&percnt;

For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use

9

6&percnt;

For Migrant Workers

0

0&percnt;

Vacant For Other Reasons

88

58&percnt;

Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Studio Apartment

0

0&percnt;

1 Bedroom

5

3&percnt;

2 Bedroom

83

42&percnt;

3+ Bedroom

109

55&percnt;

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $30,880 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 40873 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 40873 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 40873 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Less than High School Diploma

432

28&percnt;

High School Graduate

802

52&percnt;

Associate's degree

86

6&percnt;

Bachelor's degree

109

7&percnt;

Master's degree

56

4&percnt;

Professional school degree

38

2&percnt;

Doctorate degree

30

2&percnt;

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Enrolled in Public School

353

73.1&percnt;

Enrolled in Private School

1

0.2&percnt;

Not Enrolled in School

129

26.7&percnt;

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 40873

ZIP Code 40873 is in the Harlan County School District. There are 1 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 40873.